It Was For Me Lyrics & Chords

Verse 1
(C)Why leave a Heav'nly mansion?
Why choose a simple (F)stall?
Why wander poor and (C)homeless,
The (D)King and Lord of (G)all?
Why (C)heal a lonely beggar?
Why (F)cause the blind to (C)see?
The (F)Light of all cre(C)ation,
(D)Shining there for (G)me.

Chorus
It was for (F)me He (C)cried, for me He died,
For me He shed His blood upon the (F)tree.
It was for (C)me He came, for me His shame;
For me, oh, praise His (F)name, it was for (C)me.

Verse 2
Why stay in Olive's garden?
Why spend the night in prayer?
Why suffer such betrayal,
In anguish kneeling there?
Why leave His mother crying?
Why set Barabbas free?
The spotless Lamb of Heaven
Given there for me.

Verse 3
Why climb that dreadful mountain?
Why suffer agony?
Why give His blood a fountain spilled and broken, flowing free?
Why He walked the road to Calv'ry, gave His life so willingly,
Broken there, the Rose of Sharon died for me.

Verse 4
The King Who came from Heaven,
To the cry, "There is no room,"
Now must lay His weary body
In a cold and borrowed tomb.
But the grave it could not hold Him;
Death lost its victory.
The risen Lord of glory is living now for me!

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Easy version for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.